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    Cocina 35

    3.9 (395 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Melissa S.

    First time at Coronado location. We walked in on Monday of Memorial Day weekend. We waited in line about and hour. We thought it might not be too crazy but it was! Make reservations online. We only decided to wait in like because we had 0 plans for the day and traded off being in line. This location is very spacious, with an ocean/skyline view. They also have outdoor seating as well as bar area (which you need your id for). We all ordered chilaquiles, they hit as they usually do. Another reason we decided to wait in line is because we already know what to expect of the food, the food is worth the wait. Aesthetically pleasing as the other brunch spots but this one takes the lead with the views.

    Churos, concha, mazapán
    Lex M.

    We came here to celebrate Mother's Day for my mom and one of my sisters, and honestly, our waiter Johan made the entire experience unforgettable. He went far above and beyond what we expected. Not only was he incredibly attentive to our table, but even while helping other tables, he always made sure to come back and check on us. At one point, someone accidentally removed my food without my consent, and he noticed immediately. Without hesitation, he made it right and brought back the food that had been taken from my plate. That level of attention and care truly stood out. What touched us the most was his kindness and humility. He even brought roses for my mom and my sister for Mother's Day, which was such a thoughtful gesture and made the celebration feel even more special. The atmosphere of the restaurant was already wonderful, but his character, professionalism, and genuine service elevated the entire experience. Because of him, we will absolutely be coming back. Thank you for making our celebration so meaningful.

    Concha de vanilla
    Jacs B.

    Los chilaquiles fueron el plato estrella de la mañana. Estaban perfectamente fritos, con una mezcla de salsas verde que aportaron un equilibrio entre el picante y lo fresco. La textura crujiente de los totopos contrastaba maravillosamente con el huevo estrellado encima, que añadía cremosidad al plato. Este brunch fue una experiencia culinaria memorable. La combinación de chilaquiles, tamal de elote, café y cajeta toast ofreció una variedad de sabores y texturas que deleitaron mi paladar. Sin duda, volveré a disfrutar de este festín.

    Ashley M.

    My highlight from this brunch was the spritzer rosado. Refreshing, enjoyable, it was impressive. Everything else wasn't personally memorable but still satisfactory. Service was low-effort.

    Amanda N.

    Came here for brunch with my friends after making a reservation in advance (fyi they won't seat you unless everyone from your party is present). We wanted to go to this particular location since it's right by the water. Inside was really aesthetically pleasing. The bathroom was a vibe too; it kind of reminded me of a bathroom at a club, but daytime and family-friendly. Food: I ordered the Los Rancheros chilaquiles with sunny-side-up eggs since I had read about the chilaquiles online. Another friend ordered the flautas, which she liked. I thought the food was pretty good but wow was it expensive. My dish was $24; sure the portion was large but that's a pretty expensive dish for chilaquiles! My other friends ordered drinks too (Arroz con leche, Moliendo Cafe, Spritzer rosado). I tried all of them, and I thought the spritzer was the best by far; I enjoy drinks on the sweeter side. Service: Started off strong, but it really died by the end. No one checked on us at all after we received our food. 3 people ordered drinks, and 3 people only had water; they only brought out 3 glasses of water, so those with drinks only had their alcohol to sip on, which was strange. When I asked for a refill of my water, they only refilled my glass and ignored the other 2 empty glasses. Seemed very literal. Is this normal for this restaurant? By the end, I had to wave to get someone's attention for boxes and the check. It was a bit frustrating. Parking: Can be a bit tough during peak times, but there is a parking lot in the back. Overall, the food was pretty good, the drinks were ok, the prices weren't great, and the service was worse. Pros and cons all around, so it gets an average rating. San Diego's brunch competition is fierce, and unfortunately, this is not at the top of my list.

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    Joaquina F.

    The ambiance , decor and vibes are there. Chilaquiles verdes and drink were great. However the machaca and chilaquiles rojos didn't taste very authentic. Service was great and friendly!

    Linda L.

    Good food! Nice view! & the decor is pretty. Came for brunch on Valentine's Day. We had reservations and were seated quickly after arriving. The server took our order & gave great service. I liked this location more than the downtown one as it was my first time at this one. I totally recommend it!

    Women's bathroom stalls are unique and beautiful
    Heatherlyn L.

    We sat at the bar since there was such a long line (yes, a LINE) to get a table. The view from the restaurant to the outside was beautiful with water views, sand, people. The places beautiful on the inside as well with flowers hanging from the ceilings and beautiful glass and colors everywhere, including the bathrooms. The servers/bartenders were attentive but not overly hovering. The cafe de la olla was unsweetened and they provided piloncillo (like brown sugar) liquid to add for some sweetness. My hubby and I shared a meal as I don't eat much and neither does he. The best was the chilaquiles and the tamale was so soft and yummy! I would definitely come back to try other things but I hope they take reservations.

    Quesadillas de Chilorio and El Patron brunch sampler
    Monica V.

    Loved this Coronado brunch spot, not only is the place aesthetically beautiful with a nice view of downtown but also the food is authentic Mexican flavor. I got the Quesadillas De Chilorio! 4 mini corn quesadillas filled with chilorio, served with pork beans and salsa trio with a Juguito de Naranja (orange juice). And my bestie ordered a brunch sampler favorite called El Patron, creamy chipotle chilaquiles with beans, eggs and cajeta french toast with a cafe de la olla. The chilaquiles are very traditional flavor and so many variety of salsas to choose from too which I liked! The service is great too, glad they brought water without asking prior to taking our order!

    El patron with chicken
    Renee M.

    On a party of 11 we had to ask 2x for one of our parties drinks. Then after getting the drink, the drink was smaller than someone else's who ordered the same drink. Ivan's excuse was that it was cause the other one had more ice, which is weird since it's the cup that we're talking about. After going back and forth about it being ice he finally offered to change it, when they should've just happened the first place and never talked to someone about getting the drink the first time. We didn't get the drink til we were almost more than half way done with the food

    Dish with 3 different tastes.
    Leziel C.

    We arrived with a reservation and didn't have to wait, as soon as we arrived we were welcomed that it was easy to feel at home. The service was beyond great and fast. we were celebrating my mom's birthday and she truly enjoyed herself, from the music, to the menu and overall service she felt more than comfortable. When the food made its way to us we were more than satisfied. From the drinks to the food we were definitely fulfilled. Our server was great, he explained everything and even gave recommendations since it was our first time there. I would say at times it could be loud but that's the case anywhere. Will definitely come back!

    Sara B.

    Johan was amazing!!! Exceptional service very tentative. The food itself was amazing and views 10/10 I would definitely recommend. Make a reservation walk up line is pretty long.

    Comadres
    Lorena C.

    Must eat in San Diego!!!! It is DELICIOSO MUST HAVE RESERVATIONS or you're going to wait. If you wait it is so worth it!!!! PROMISE!!!! Right next to the ocean best views & best food. I absolutely love this place that I've been to 3 of 5 of their locations. I had the TOCOMOROCHO with carnitas, over medium eggs & that sweet tamale Cafe de olla, flights of margaritas so perfect not so sweet. I promise you will not be disappointed. Jesus helped us & everyone is nice & they all look happy to be there.

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    Ask the Community - Cocina 35

    Are there any vegan options?

    It's extremely limited. Even the beans are made with chicken stock.

    Are pets allowed?

    I didn’t see any pets during my visit, and I don’t believe they allowed them inside. However, they do have an outdoor patio, which might be an option. But call and verify. As a pet owner, I left my dog at home and enjoyed this spot as a great… Read more

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    The Henry

    The Henry

    4.4(1.7k reviews)
    1.1 mi
    $$
    Takes reservations
    Private events

    We had a very good experience at The Henry. We visited with another couple for a pre-Mother's day…read moredinner. Service was impeccable. Our server was Chris and he was OUTSTANDING...very attentive and very friendly. Both managers visited our table several time to make sure we were good. The only reason I give it 4 stars instead of 5 is that what I had was just a bit underwhelming. We ordered the braised beef potstickers, california roll, and grilled and chilled shrimp for appetizers. The meat in the potstickers was very mushy. The california roll was decent. The grilled and chilled shrimp were fine. My husband had the filet - ordered medium well, served medium...the twice baked potato was very small and seemed to be overcooked. I had the lemon chicken entree - the taste was good, but was just a bit dry...it was served with fries, which was fine. The other couple ordered the skirt steak and the braised short ribs which they seemed to enjoy. My drink was amazing - the Amalfi Spritz. For dessert, we tried the butter cake...again, a bit underwhelming and not really good on flavor...I did taste the toffee and caramel, but the cake itself had no taste. Overall, I would go back because of the service, the drinks, and the ambiance.

    I was really impressed with the polish and attentiveness of the staff. We were a group of six for…read morebrunch and were seated at a large table in the interior. We enjoyed the open kitchen, the high ceilings, the breeze and the comfort! We didn't have reservations and it was Mother's Day weekend so we expected to wait and I'm glad we did. I had a delicious granola bowl, a few people in my group had the Eggs Benedict on the house-made English muffins (so good) and there was a very happy avocado toast in the mix. We shared an epic French toast with magical cinnamon syrup - really recommend the French toast!! Loved it enough to add it to the rotation when visiting San Diego.

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    Little Frenchie

    Little Frenchie

    4.2(931 reviews)
    1.2 mi
    Vegetarian friendly
    Outdoor seating

    This place somehow never seems to earn less than 5 stars from me -- and it's not just because the…read morecuisine is consistently excellent. In my opinion, the true measure of a business is how it handles things when something goes wrong, and this restaurant handled the situation exactly the way a quality establishment should. Here's what happened: I stopped in briefly to use the restroom and grab one of the spritzers they make here. First off, the spritzer is absolutely delicious -- light, refreshing, and something I highly recommend if you visit. Unfortunately, my interaction with the host was less than stellar. I asked about ordering the spritzer and was told two things: 1. He didn't think they made it. 2. He "didn't have time." That response honestly caught me off guard. A paying customer walks in asking to purchase a product your restaurant does in fact make, and the answer is that you don't have time? Serving guests is literally the core function of hospitality. Thankfully, one of the waitresses, Rachel, who had helped me during a previous visit completely turned the experience around. I asked her for the drink and without hesitation she smiled and said, "Right away!" Within moments she returned with the spritzer in hand. Professional, courteous, and exactly the kind of service that keeps people coming back. I explained the interaction to her and she looked genuinely puzzled. I later mentioned it to the manager, whom I've met before and always found to be approachable, professional, and kind. He was clearly appalled by what happened and handled the situation with sincerity and care. That's exactly why this place continues to earn high marks from me. Problems can happen anywhere. What matters is whether management and experienced staff know how to recover -- and they absolutely did. The seasoned staff and management here understand hospitality. Based on this interaction alone, I honestly think the host may simply be better suited for a non-customer-facing role.

    We visited on a quick trip to Coronado sans kids. This place was on my list!! It did not…read moredisappoint! We came for brunch and sat outside under cute umbrellas. Our service was friendly and helpful! We enjoyed the Avocado tartine, herbed omelette, and shared the Frenchie toast!! All were beautifully presented and incredibly delicious!! We decided to come back for dinner as well. Omg!! I can't wait to come back. For dinner we enjoyed a French baguette with the Escargot - the best I've ever had, the Cavaiar Éclair (do not miss this!) duck à l'orange (drool), and short rib bourguignon. We added wine pairing with each course and shared. Highly recommend that! And finished off with the chocolate mousse! Now I'm hungry!!

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    Parakeet Cafe - Coronado - Vegan Breakfast Burrito (veg)

    Parakeet Cafe - Coronado

    4.0(342 reviews)
    1.1 mi
    $$

    I usually don't take the time to write restaurant reviews because, honestly, I'd rather be eating…read morethan reviewing. But Parakeet Café in Coronado absolutely earned one. Recently my diet has become a game of "What can I eat?" with a growing list of restrictions that has left me frustrated and dreaming about foods I can't have. So finding a place that actually made me excited about eating again felt like striking gold. I ordered the avocado toast on their gluten-free sourdough, and wow--it was delicious. The bread was so good I genuinely didn't feel like I was missing out on anything. Gluten-free can sometimes be a gamble, but this was a winning hand. I also tried the lemon blueberry scones, which are gluten-free, vegan, and made without refined sugar--basically checking every box on my current food plan. They were so good that "I'll just have one bite" quickly turned into "Can I get some to go?" The café itself is beautiful, with a cozy boho vibe that feels both stylish and welcoming (basically my dream aesthetic). The service was friendly and attentive, making the whole experience even better. My only complaint? I wish there was a Parakeet Café closer to where I live because I'd probably become a regular. If you have dietary restrictions--or just appreciate really good food--this place is definitely worth a visit.

    Very nice ambience and fast service! The menu is filled with a ton of variety and healthy food…read moreoptions that can just about please anyone! The smoothies are some of my favorite things to order here! [this review was written in connection with a Toast promotion]

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    The Islander

    The Islander

    3.9(220 reviews)
    1.1 mi
    $$

    The island theme is epitomized here, in a very commercialized way. BTW, beach shack and tropical…read morevibe isn't Coronado, this restaurant is more reminiscent of the South Pacific or Hawaii. But nonetheless the dark interior and laid back environment was pleasant. Even with the laid back environment, the service was attentive and helpful. You can check out my 2 menu pics for the thematic food and drinks that are available. We started with the Volcano Fries. This dish starts with your basic fries, and goes up from there. As you can see from my pic, there are plenty of seasonings on the fries. But it's ALL about their sauces: Sriracha Aioli and Hot Honey. (BTW, the heat wasn't overly hot and didn't distract from the flavors.). Between the garlic, the sweet/heat action, the creaminess of the Aioli, these fries were very hard to stop munching on. While not a super-phenomenal appetizer, it was incredibly irresistible. We then finished with the Pineapple Fried Rice with Spam & Portuguese Sausage, see my pic. We liked the combination of the fried rice with the rich meats (yes, I classified Spam as a meat. This reminded me of some of the Hawaiian Spam dishes.) The seasoning was rather weak. But it still was a hearty and robust meal.

    The food was so good. Came here for a quick lunch. Even with so many tables open they placed the…read morethree of us at a small high top. We started with volcano fries and crab Rangoon. The honey on the fries settled at the bottom and it was a little too sweet but overall it was a great starter. I got the poke tacos and absolutely delicious. I loved the taco shell that was so crunchy and the ahi tuna was so well seasoned. My husband got the pineapple fried rice and it's such a big portion. There was so many meat pieces that it's well worth your money!

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    Cocina 35 - breakfast_brunch - Updated May 2026

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